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Every dawn, Priya replayed Swami Paramarthananda's discourse on duty and purpose. In her Boston apartment, thousands of miles from Chennai, she felt the weight of expectations—her parents' sacrifices, her culture's teachings. She'd been chasing promotions, accolades, the social rewards that promised fulfillment. Yet something felt hollow. One morning, she called her amma. They listened to the swami together, their voices bridging continents. Priya realized true accomplishment meant honoring her roots while building her future. She started volunteering at the temple, mentoring young Tamil kids. Finally, the productivity felt meaningful. In service to others, she discovered herself.